"Is something wrong?" Moordryd asked when he noticed me looking back. But I didn't even hear him, too focused on what I thought I heard. Trying not to get annoyed with me he set his hand down on my shoulder and I jumped, whirling around and he stared at me.
"Moordryd don't do that! You almost scared the scales off of me." I swallowed and he raised an eyebrow at me, looking a little amused. "Look I thought I heard something and...never mind I'm probably just imagining things." I sighed and that's when both our dragons growled, Quiksilva rushing to my side as he snarled at something. "What is it, 'silva?" I whispered and he reached over, gently grabbing the edge of my jacket before he tugged me backwards.
"Rayne I can hear something something too." Moordryd answered as he stared past me, his eyes narrowing as he tried to work out what was making the noise. As we listened, Quiksilva stared at me and before I could react he magged me.
"Whoa!" I yelped before I grabbed the handlebars of the saddle, looking down at my dragon in confusion. "Why did you..?" I began to ask before Moordryd swallowed and rushed towards Decepshun, almost leaping onto her back.
"Move it, Rayne!" Moordryd suddenly yelled at me before his dragon took off, leaving me a little confused and maybe just a little bit hurt at being yelled at. Though once I caught a glimpse of the ancient warrior step into my line of sight I instantly urged Quiksilva to follow Decesphun, as fast as he could. With a growl he shot after Moordryd's dragon, outrunning her in seconds and Moordryd blinked in shock as Decepshun raced after us.
As we raced forward I heard something whizz past my head, just missing my left ear but I didn't stop as we tried to put as much distance between us and Armeggaddon, who seemed bent on turning us into a smear on the pavement. Even as multiple blasts of mag energy shot past us, Quiksilva kept his eyes on the road ahead and when we finally arrived back at the Dragon Eyes compound he came to such an abrupt halt that I almost flew over his head, only just gripping the handles of the saddle with enough force to stay seated.
As Moordryd and Decepshun caught up I gave him a slight smile, glad that we'd made it here without a scratch and he returned it. Only to frown slightly for some weird reason and as I stared back, unsure why my left ear started to throb and as I reached up Moordryd dismounted. When my hand came away bloody I stared, eyes wide at my palm and as my vision began to grow dim, Moordryd rushed forward. "What...happened to my...ear?" I mumbled before everything went black.
"What happened to you?" Cain asked sometime later and glancing up at his best friend, Moordryd narrowed his eyes. "I was just asking." He added wondering why he was getting a glare.
"Armeggaddon attacked us without warning. That's what happened." Moordryd answered as he looked down at me, now lying on his bed and barely concious. "Rayne can you hear me?" He asked and I blinked, not sure where I was or why my ear hurt so much.
"Huh?" I mumbled as I stared up at him and Cain, not sure why he looked so worried. When he gave me a slight smile I tried to grin back, only to gasp as my ear and then the back of my head throbbed. Instead of answering I whimpered, my eyes shutting tight from the pain.
"Armeggaddon's mag-blast just winged you. But its not serious." Moordryd answered and I opened one eye, trying to glare at him and he chuckled. "Just be glad it wasn't right on target or you'd be missing your head."
"Ugh. Why am I always the one getting hurt? Its so unfair." I complained despite being injured and to my surprise Cain and Moordryd chuckled. "Guys its not funny." I grumbled trying to cross my arms and finding myself unable to figure out how.
"Just relax and let me have a look at your ear." Moordryd said as he reached for the side of my head and I tilted my head, letting him even if I was still angry. "Not too bad but it might need stitches." He told me and my face paled as I stared up at him, pain and fear clear on my face.
"Don't be such a..." Cain began before I glared up at him, instantly shutting him up. "Whatever." He muttered, crossing his arms as Moordryd stood and went to get the first aid kit. When he returned my eyes went wide the moment he removed a thin needle and a roll of what appeared to be and as he knelt beside me I shifted as far away as possible, shaking a little.
"I have to do this or it'll never heal. Now just stay still." Moordryd explained and I tried to be brave, I really did until the very tip of the needle poked my ear. I cried out suddenly, from fear or pain I'm not sure, but the very next thing I knew as I struggled to open my eyes were the sounds of running feet. Or maybe claws since they sounded a little louder and as I tried to work out who's I heard a growl.
"Quiksilva, for the last time its a human-sized door and you're a dragon!" Moordryd yelled and I managed a grin as my eyes drifted closed, though not before I heard someone enter the room.
Time passed and by the time I woke, my eyes barely open, I found Moordryd kneeling beside me. Just for a moment I caught him gazing down at my face, an almost sweet look on his face and when he noticed me returning the look he coughed, his cheeks going red.
"I thought you were still sleeping." Moordryd muttered before he reached over and stroked my forehead with the tips of his fingers, almost like he was checking something. "Good your fever's gone down." He said and getting a blank stare he chuckled.
"Was I sick?" I whispered as I tried to rise, only for the room to lurch and with a groan I lay back. "Ohh...not a good move." I mumbled as Moordryd turned slightly, reaching for a cup on the table beside me.
"Want some water?" He asked and I gave him a nod, which didn't really help my dizziness even a tiny bit. "Here let me help." He offered reaching around and pressing his hand to my back, helped me to sit up slightly. Carefully holding the cup in one hand he held it near my lips, helping me stay upright long enough to take a few sips. Once I was finished I gently pushed it towards him and he set it down before he helped me lie back.
"Did I faint again?" I asked and Moordryd gave me a slight nod, making me sigh. "Man I'm bad at that." I muttered and he suddenly laughed, causing me to frown at him. "Hah...hah."
"You really thought I wanted to stitch your ear?" He asked and when I didn't comment he chuckled. "I was only joking but you actually fainted. I don't know how to do that and besides I have my crew to do that for me." I gave me a slight pout then, annoyed at being teased and he leant over giving my forehead a quick kiss. "Though I would have if I knew how." He whispered and I gave him a weak smile, my ear and the back of my head still stinging.
"How is my ear and head now? Is it...bad?" I asked afraid what the answer would be and after a long moment Moordryd finally answered.
"It'll heal but well you might have a scar." Moordryd explained and seeing tears welling in my eyes he reached over, wiping my eyes. "Only a tiny one and no one will notice."
"Yeah...thanks. Everything keeps happening to me and I just...can't stop myself from crying." I sniffed and despite feeling dizzy I slowly sat up. His gaze softening, Moordryd wrapped his arm around my waist and very carefully pulled me into a one-armed hug. I wrapped both arms around his back in response, burying my face in his chest as I sniffed, trying to keep the tears at bay. For a while we just sat there and I was content to be held, grateful that he knew exactly what I needed. Then when I moved my head back his lips curled slightly, giving me a slight smile before he reached up and gently cupped my chin. In response I tilted my head back and when his mouth closed on mine, a sigh escaped.
I was a little disappointed when the kiss ended, judging from the pout I had going and Moordryd chuckled. "I'm supposed to be practicing aren't I?" I asked out of the blue and Moordryd raised an eyebrow at me. "Maybe I should..." I started to say as I stood, or tried to anyway until I stumbled and if Moordryd hadn't caught me I would have hit the floor. "Stay put." I added as I rubbed my eyes and helping me back to the bed I sighed, still feeling a little dizzy.
"That would be a smart move. Not all the others you've made so far." Moordryd commented and I made a growling sound, earning a chuckle once again. "Hey be nice. This is my bed you're using." He pointed out and when that clicked I gave him a cheeky grin.
"I knew I'd find my way into your bed at some point." I replied and with a laugh he kissed me, his hand reaching up and pressed against my shoulder. Seconds later I fell on my back before I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down into a heated kiss.
I had been hoping that this would lead into something more and I knew Moordryd felt the same way since, as soon as the kiss ended he started to trail light kisses against my throat and neck. I sighed then and he smiled at me, brushing his lips against my forehead.
"Maybe we can leave your training to a little later. What do you say, Rayne?" Moordryd whispered and when I didn't reply he blinked at me, pausing as he stared at my face. "Hello?" Instead of giving him a response I rolled onto my side, making a sighing noise and he frowned at me.
Seconds later I was making a low snorting noise and he pushed himself up on one elbow as my grip on his neck loosened. "And now you decide to sleep. Very drac, Rayne." Moordryd complained as he sat up though after watching me sleep for a few seconds his lips curled and he gave me a slight smile. No longer annoyed with me he leant down and kissed my forehead before climbing off the bed. With a glance in my direction he left the room and just as he was closing the door as quietly as possible, Cain almost slammed into him.